Construction of New Air Traffic Control Tower, Fire Station and Allied Facilities at Skardu International Airport

The Pakistan Airports Authority (Planning & Development Directorate) invites electronic bids from eligible bidders registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) for the procurement of construction works at Skardu International Airport, Skardu. The project involves the construction of a new Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), Fire Station, and allied facilities. This tender is specifically issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority and the work location is Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan. Items being procured: - Construction of New Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) - Fire Station - Allied Facilities at Skardu International Airport The technical scope includes comprehensive construction works involving civil, mechanical, and electrical components. The contractor must have PEC registration in Category C-A with specialization codes CE-01, CE-02(ii), CE-10, BC-01(ii), ME-01 (HVAC), ME-02, ME-03, EE-03, EE-04, and EE-07. Joint ventures are allowed with specific PEC category requirements for local and foreign partners. The project demands adherence to high standards in construction and installation of HVAC and electrical systems. Bidders must submit a bid security of PKR 100,000,000 in the form of a bank guarantee. The bidding process follows a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) in line with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Technical bids must be submitted physically along with the bid security by the deadline, while financial bids are to be uploaded electronically on EPADS v2.0. The submission deadline is **Thursday, August 27, 2026, 11:00 AM**, with proposals opening at 12:30 PM the same day. A pre-bid meeting will be held at the Project Director’s Office, Skardu International Airport on August 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Contact for correspondence is Engr. Kashif Ali at +92-334-3687182. For successful bidding, ensure your PEC registration and specialization codes are up to date and that your bid security is prepared as a bank guarantee. Also, register on EPADS v2.0 early to avoid last-minute technical issues. Manual bid submissions will not be entertained, so familiarize yourself with the electronic submission process well in advance.